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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.54, 2,263.58 and 718.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.54, 2,263.58 and 718.79 is: 1,078.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.54 : 2,263.58 = 718.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.54/2,263.58 = 718.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.54x = 2,263.58 × 718.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.54x = 1,627,035.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,035.07/1,508.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.55

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